§ 7. Mr. Shinwellasked the Minister of Labour if he will make a statement on the dispute at Hallside Steel Works, Lanarkshire; and whether the men have offered to resume on the understanding that there is no discrimination against trade unionists.
§ Mr. BevinMy officers are in touch with both parties to this dispute, which arises because of the need to make a substantial reduction in the labour force employed. In order that the facts may be clearly ascertained, I am arranging for an independent inquiry.